Other teams cuts - and the obvious should we get them question.

CRedskinsRule · 08-31-2010, 03:16 PM

Well, I didn't really expect any cuts today that would make me say "Hey Let's sign him" or Championship. But Derrick Ward was cut by Tampa Bay a year after giving him a ridiculous contract. And we could use a 3rd running back (really...) so "Hey Lets sign him" and then Championship!

Any other cuts catching someone's eyes? Any thoughts on the current round of cuts?

SmootSmack · 08-31-2010, 03:30 PM

Two words...no, you know what, just one word because dude's on a one name basis...Marko!

scowan · 08-31-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Two words...no, you know what, just one word because dude's on a one name basis...Marko!

Yes, Marko! he is our big, tall, Kelly replacement.... someone tell me why he didn't make the team last year?

SmootSmack · 08-31-2010, 03:47 PM

Someone tell me why Marko's been cut by three teams in less than six months

SouperMeister · 08-31-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Someone tell me why Marko's been cut by three teams in less than six months

Marko's available again? Championship!!!

Dirtbag59 · 08-31-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Someone tell me why Marko's been cut by three teams in less than six months

Well not that the personnel people are wrong, but you have to remember the fact that these guys frequently get fired for not being able to identify talent. Kurt Warner got cut by the Packers and turned away from a tryout by the Bears all after going undrafted. Ryan Leaf was the second pick in the draft. There's a laundry list from here to the moon of personnel people that messed up on players.

So to sum it up, just because Marko Mitchell has been juggled around the league doesn't mean he's a bad player.

SmootSmack · 08-31-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Well not that the personnel people are wrong, but you have to remember the fact that these guys frequently get fired for not being able to identify talent. Kurt Warner got cut by the Packers and turned away from a tryout by the Bears all after going undrafted. Ryan Leaf was the second pick in the draft. There's a laundry list from here to the moon of personnel people that messed up on players.

So to sum it up, just because Marko Mitchell has been juggled around the league doesn't mean he's a bad player.

True...it could also mean that Mitchell just isn't all that good

GTripp0012 · 08-31-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Well not that the personnel people are wrong, but you have to remember the fact that these guys frequently get fired for not being able to identify talent. Kurt Warner got cut by the Packers and turned away from a tryout by the Bears all after going undrafted. Ryan Leaf was the second pick in the draft. There's a laundry list from here to the moon of personnel people that messed up on players.

So to sum it up, just because Marko Mitchell has been juggled around the league doesn't mean he's a bad player.

Anthony Armstrong has been juggled from the Dolphins roster to the practice squad, he's been in the AFL, perhaps even the CFL? Anyway, he looks like the best receiver on our team based on three preseason games. He can get open in all three fields against starters.

Marko did in this preseason what he did in last preseason. I don't think anyone is exactly missing the boat on him (he's not better than Greg Camarillo, I don't think), but it would sure be nice to not have to look to the waiver wire to find competency to fill up our roster.

skinsfan69 · 09-01-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Anthony Armstrong has been juggled from the Dolphins roster to the practice squad, he's been in the AFL, perhaps even the CFL? Anyway, he looks like the best receiver on our team based on three preseason games. He can get open in all three fields against starters.

Marko did in this preseason what he did in last preseason. I don't think anyone is exactly missing the boat on him (he's not better than Greg Camarillo, I don't think), but it would sure be nice to not have to look to the waiver wire to find competency to fill up our roster.

Let's take a wait and see approach about Armstrong. There is a reason why both Mitchell and Armstrong have bounced around. He's had a good pre season but let's see if he's still getting open come week one.

MTK · 08-31-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Well not that the personnel people are wrong, but you have to remember the fact that these guys frequently get fired for not being able to identify talent. Kurt Warner got cut by the Packers and turned away from a tryout by the Bears all after going undrafted. Ryan Leaf was the second pick in the draft. There's a laundry list from here to the moon of personnel people that messed up on players.

So to sum it up, just because Marko Mitchell has been juggled around the league doesn't mean he's a bad player.

Sure there are exceptions. Personnel evaluation is not an exact science by any means. But I would say more often than not, a guy just isn't good enough.

tryfuhl · 08-31-2010, 04:53 PM

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Sure there are exceptions. Personnel evaluation is not an exact science by any means. But I would say more often than not, a guy just isn't good enough.

Exactly. I have no doubt that Warner just didn't show enough to begin with. He got time in some lesser leagues and whatnot and ended up being good for a handful of years. Others carry a chip on their shoulder from being cut and dedicate themselves to their craft more than they had previously as well.

skins89moss · 09-03-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Well not that the personnel people are wrong, but you have to remember the fact that these guys frequently get fired for not being able to identify talent. Kurt Warner got cut by the Packers and turned away from a tryout by the Bears all after going undrafted. Ryan Leaf was the second pick in the draft. There's a laundry list from here to the moon of personnel people that messed up on players.

So to sum it up, just because Marko Mitchell has been juggled around the league doesn't mean he's a bad player.

Kennan MaCardell was cut by the Redskins , and he turned out to be pretty good player. Also anyone remember Jimmy Smith of the Jags he was cut by the Cowboys and later blew up the league.

mlmpetert · 09-01-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Someone tell me why Marko's been cut by three teams in less than six months

Politics....

Now that Kelly is gone, it would be nice to see him come back if just to find him a spot on the practice squad.

wilsowilso · 08-31-2010, 03:50 PM

It took Shanahan about forty three minutes to cut Mitchell.

That tells me everything I need to know.

Shanahan knows what an NFL player looks like and it took him no time at all to release the guy.

MTK · 08-31-2010, 03:52 PM

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08-31-2010, 03:16 PM	#1
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,451	Other teams cuts - and the obvious should we get them question. Well, I didn't really expect any cuts today that would make me say "Hey Let's sign him" or Championship. But Derrick Ward was cut by Tampa Bay a year after giving him a ridiculous contract. And we could use a 3rd running back (really...) so "Hey Lets sign him" and then Championship! Any other cuts catching someone's eyes? Any thoughts on the current round of cuts?

08-31-2010, 03:30 PM	#2
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wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 51 Posts: 2,841	Re: Other teams cuts - and the obvious should we get them question. It took Shanahan about forty three minutes to cut Mitchell. That tells me everything I need to know. Shanahan knows what an NFL player looks like and it took him no time at all to release the guy.

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